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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1931

Page

3

Mrs. Rosenberger Sees Off Church Council Leader

Mrs. Rosenberger retires as president of the Church Women's Council as Mrs. Norris A. Linger takes over. Members debated improving world conditions and poverty causes while reporting a year end treasury balance of $14.29 after $59.75 in local expenditures.

Rosenberger Church Women’s Council Norris A. Linger Sophie —Baker Rose Grim Red Cross Sophie Baker E. T. Clark

Harringtons to Attend Winchester Theatre Event

Mr and Mrs Harrington and daughters Grace and Patricia arrive Tuesday night to present The Patsy at the Colonial Theatre. Attend the show to support the family and see their performance.

First Marriage Issued In Corporation Clerk Office 1931

The first marriage license issued in 1931 records Stephen B. Puller of Wichita Kansas and Irma Dean Mc Cord of Ponca City Oklahoma. The groom son of Frank J. Fuller, a Wichita salesman, and the bride daughter of Lee Mc Cord of Ponca City. They wed at First Baptist Church with Rev E T Clark officiating. Misses Mabel and Ida Mae Copenhaver hosted a gathering at Clearbrook Tuesday night for their cousin Carey King with guests including Burk Reese George Feltner Mildred Lewis Nannie Wiggington Alvin Sargent Paul Copenhaver Clifton and Louis Copenhaver.

Corporation Clerk Stephen B. Puller Wichita Kansas Irma Dean McCord Ponca City Oklahoma Frank J. Fuller Lee McCord Baeth First Baptist Church E T. Clark Copenhaver Mabel Ida Mae Copenhaver Clearbrook Carey King Burk Reese George Feltner Mildred Lewis Nannie Wiggington Alvin Sargent Paul Copenhaver Clifton Louis Copenhaver

Mrs Owen named Secretary of Winchester Memorial Hospital

At the annual Winchester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meeting Mrs Clar ence T Owen was elected secretary to succeed herself for the coming year. An error in officers list published yesterday omitted her name. A town memory notes other residents and visitors midweek including Mrs North and daughter moving to Baltimore and various local residents receiving medical care.

Owen Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarence T. Owen Star Ernest Tharpe North Loudoun Street Memorial Hospital

Social Roundup of Visitors and Local Residents

A series of guests and travelers are noted in Winchester with national and regional ties. Alfred Re and Ann Lee Se Fi attend the holidays at related households. Albert Robinson improves at Clearbrook. Dr. Fred Gochenour visits from Upperville. Lawrence Roland from Alexandria, Va, on business. Carey King of the U S Navy returns after time with his uncle in Clearbrook. Charles Garrett, son of Mr and Mrs William Garrett, recovers from an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital. Elwood Headley of Arlington and Brownie A H Brown are mentioned. Apollo Theatre’s Charles O Clark and Warner Brothers’ W C Ewing visited Capitol Theatre. H N Ally and E F Schurtz of Baltimore stay at George Washington Hotel. Albert Kramer of New York visits Fairview Ave. W C Hunt returns from Providence to winter with family.

Maurice Ritter Walter Ritter Queen and Federal Streets Nellie A. Stoner Avenue New York City Chambersburg High School Coyle Mercersburg Academy Franklin and Marshall College Shi Phi Evening Bulletin Philadelphia Washington Square Charles Fuller Winchester Charles J. Summers John A. Rosenberger Henrietta Fuller Charles O. Clark Apollo Theatre Martinsburg W. Va W. C. Ewing Advertising Department Warner Brothers’ Theatres Washington Fred J. Thomas Capitol Theatre

Berryville Social Notes Highlight Local Entertainers

Berryville Virginia events list bridge luncheons hosted by Mrs. John D. Richardson at Fairfield and Mrs. J M H Clagett at Springfield. guests include Mrs. Randolph and Miss Margaretta Whiting who returns to Garrison Forest School near Baltimore. An afternoon tea in Winchester honored Mrs. William D Smith Jr. with attendees from Berryville.

Berryville John D. Richardson Fairfield Margaretta Whiting Frank B. Whiting J. D. Griffing Garrison Forest School Baltimore Whiting J. M. H. Clagett Springfield Joseph F. Moore Rose McDonald Frank V. Tilford John B. Neill

Albin Brevities

Lloyd Lewis of Hagerstown spent the weekend with Mrs. Lorraine Lineburg. Mr and Mrs Charles Scott returned to Easton Pa after visiting here. Mr Alfred Luttrell went back to Charlottesville to resume studies after staying with his parents. Mrs W A Orndorff was visiting friends in the village one evening this week.

Albin Lloyd Lewis Hagerstown Lorraine Lineburg Charles Scott Easton Alfred Luttrell Charlottesville Howard Luttrell W. A. Orndorff

Death removes Wm. A. Marbury, noted Baltimore banker

William A. Marbury 81 Baltimore banker and vice president of Johns Hopkins board of trustees died today after a long illness He was known as an art collector One of his two surviving brothers Thomas M was minister to Holland for years The other survivors include his brother and two sisters Amelia and Emma Marbury

Associated Press Baltimore William A. Marbury John Hopkins Board of Trustees Thomas M Holland Amelia Emma Marbury

U D C Plans Lee Picture Display in Clarke Schools

Virginia Division U D C reads Mrs Kling letter urging a per page quota of 1 dollar to aid an eight thousand dollar state contribution toward a nine hundred sixty thousand dollar U D C total for Hardesty. They plan to place General Robert E Lee pictures in Clarke County schools. A $20 high school essay prize on Lee and a $10 grammar school prize on Jefferson Davis arrest and release are offered with entries due by May 1.

Jan W— I P. C. Kling Virginia Hardesty John B. Neill Educational Committee Rose MacDonald R. E. Lee Mary Page Stratford Fund Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis

Bright Lights Exotic Melodrama At Capitol Today

The Capitol Theatre presents Bright Lights a First National Picture with Dorothy Mackaill and Frank Fay. A melodrama set from an African cafe to Broadway follows Louanne a singer who becomes a star while the press and adventure swirl around her.

Capitol Theatre Dorothy Mackaill Africa Louanne Frank Fay Miss Mackaill

Weather Outlook From Monday Through Week

Weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States indicates rain Monday and Monday night except in northern New England where snow or rain begins. Generally fair conditions follow with rain over the south and rain or snow in the northern portion around Friday. Temperatures run well above normal Monday and Tuesday, then cooler Wednesday and Thursday, with warmer and colder trends toward the end of the week.

Washington North Middle Atlantic New England

Stock Market Ends Week With Firm Tone In Light Trade

New York investors held firm as the stock market closed the week in strong hands. Despite late yesterday’s selling, activity cooled and the short session opened with gains remaining narrow but the closing zone stayed firm. About 800000 shares changed hands.

New York

Grain futures drift lower as week ends amid short covering

The grain market shows mixed action with short covering and scattered buying fading as Friday closing prices fall across corn oats and rye options. Wheat futures rise for March and May while July shows strength none shows clear gains in overall day trading.

Shenandoah Valley festival urged for spring renewal

A public figure praises reappointment of the Shenandoah festival director general. He notes Winchester discussions on skipping next spring due to drought but argues the festival will revive happiness and prosperity, citing the apple belt’s drought resilience and banking support. He calls for broad backing from all communities.

Winchester Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Cumberland-Potomac

Fight Looms Over Dismissal of Old Commission Members

Senators claim a new law auto dismisses all old commission staff, including Russell and King, who clashed with Executive Secretary Bonner. Smith recall passes 44 to 37 with party lines, while Walsh and Garland and Draper nominations are handled by viva voce votes. New commissioners McLinch and Williamson are confirmed before Christmas recess.

Russell King Power Trust Couzens Michigan Goff West Virginia Commission Rank Bonner Smith Palmer-Labor Senate Walsh Garland Draper Viva Voce Frank R. Mclinch North Carolina Ralph B. Williamson Washington

Montreal Doctorious? No. Mr. Hurd Died Of Meningitis In Montreal

Warren Hurd aged 25 a promising Montreal lawyer died in a Montreal hospital on December 31 from spinal meningitis after undergoing surgery for nasal bone removal. He recently resided with his mother in Winchester and the death was confirmed in a letter to Miss Mary Bush from a family member.

Warren Hurd Montreal Can Winchester Mary Bush Hurd

Auto Crash on Washington Street Injures Six

About 10.40 p m two cars collided at the Washington and West Boscawen intersection. A Packard taxi driven by Charley Carper and a Chevrolet sedan driven by Sherman Dicks caused six injuries nine including Pauline Dicks. All six were treated at Memorial Hospital with Pauline Dicks worst hurt. Police investigate speed and whether Dicks stopped before entering Boscawen from Washington.

Washington West Boscawen Streets Aulick Gibbons Charley Carper Sherman Dicks White Hall Boscawen Street Washington Street Chevrolet Meks McCartney Sallie Rolland Memorial Hospital Pauline Dicks Boscawen

Stephens City Notes Highlights Local Students’ Holiday Returns

Stephens City Va January 10 readers learn of students returning to schools after holidays. List includes Martha Funk Sarah Shryock Mildred Shryock Lola Brumback Barbara Denton Evelyn Lovett Walter Reed Hospital and more. Local visits mention families and colleges. A closing note notes gadgets that lighten work.

Stephens City Bert Martha Funk Sarah Mildred Shryock Lola B. Brumback Barbara Denton Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Evelyn Lovett Walter Reed Hospital Washington Albin Cadwallader V. P. I. Blacksburg Wilbur Inskip Roanoke College Salem Courtney Stickley Richmond Medical Loring Staples Randolph-Macon College Ashland Allen Lovett Bliss Electrical School Carl Lake R. A. Shryock Virginia Stickley Hilda Lovett Anna Stickley Fairfax Frazier Mattie Lee Brumback Katie Evans Virginia Dean Sterling Atrille Colair Fred Brumback Pittsburgh Hattie Zea Strasburg Nellie McLeod Etta Haseman Harry Lovett Grover Rose Miss Lovett Winchester Annie Shryock Elmer Reynolds Elizabeth and Margaret Shryock Newark, N. J

Drought Bill Sparks Senate Fight Over Relief Program

A Wisconsin Senator protests the emergency construction plan citing testim ony before a Senate committee. He claims the 130 million direct employment figure is inadequate next to Colonel Woods estimate of 5 million unemployed and denounces communists and anarchists attempting to destabilize the banking system amid drought relief funding debates.

Senate Wisconsin Arthur Woods Wood Ood gon = A saves rgem Te A Communista

James H Orebaugh Dies of Pneumonia in County Home

James H Orebaugh 69, longtime farmer from Stephens City, died of pneumonia at the county home near Stephens City. He lived near town, was active in Trinity Reformed Church and Junior Order United American Mechanics, survived by a daughter Myrtle Bowen of Baltimore and two sons Bernard and Boyd Orebaugh. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church Monday at 10 30 conducted by Reverend Alleman with interment at Mount Crawford beside his wife Emma Roller Orebaugh. North River J O U A M council to perform ritual at grave.

James H.orebaugh Stephens City Mount Crawford Rockingham County United American Mechanics Trinity Reformed Church North River Orebaugh Mrytle Bowen Baltimore Bernard Boyd Orebaugh James Bauserman Mount Sidney Augusta — County Trinity Lutheran Church Snyder Alleman Thatee P.R. An Aril Frederick Sireul Routh Orbaugh Emma Roller Orebaugh

Wheeling News Lithograph Co Expands Label Printing Operations

The Wheeling News Lithograph Co announces purchase of the stock and equipment of Winchester based Label Co and moves plant to new site for future label lithography. Office Supply Co will remain as a Wheeling branch with R W W Murrell as sales manager guiding territory from New York to Norfolk. The company, West Virginia's largest label concern, previously operated near 121 East Boscawen Street with Roanoke and Norfolk leaders on the board.

Wheeling News Lithograph Com Wheeling Fire Supply and Label Company, Inc Winchester Wheeling Company R. W. W. Murrell New York Eed Rede Pt Gn Norfolk C.tilkarda Ot Peel Roanoke East Boscawen Street West Virginia

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Peta Paul Anderson Howard Taylor Anderson Valley Pike Arthur Dunlap Margaret Evans Sélia Hoshour Ue Schlack Robert Berry Dunlap P. D. Plank Cecila, Massey Eliza Diffenderfer John Riddleberger Marshall Stryker Fred Whettell Donald Finefrock Irvin Sheetz Louise Clevenger Newton Snapp Clyde DeHart Mildred Milleson L. T. Anderson Duri F A. Shryock H. Delmar Robinson C. L. Robinson Virginia Fiddlers Nat Hawkins H. E. Duffey Marshall, Va Jone Renee K. Bees Mr Ritter Little Church Around Corner William Perrine R. EB. Perrine L. N. Willey Front Royal C. L. Delaplane Delaplane Mr. Stonesifer Charles Town Frances Grant Clearaoe Mary Kramer Philip Kramer Sinai Hospital Herbert Larrick West Clifford Street Rouss Avenue Charles W. Grimm Florence V. Russell Ak den Sm Washington Alfred Vmases AnneLee Se Ing D. Henning South Stewart Street Sara E. Hardesty Berry Albert Robinson Fred Gochenour Upperville Lawrence Roland Alexandria, Va U.S. N Can Aceniment Jacob Copenhaver Little Charles Garrett William Garrett Memorail Hospital Gainesto Mrs. Elwood Headley Arlington, Vt George Washington Hotel A. H. Brown Eastern Public Service Corporation Staunton Brownie R. F. Bevens Messrs H. N. Ally and E. F. Schurtz Albert Kramer Mrs Fairview Avenue W. C. Hunt Providence R. I Mrs. Hunt Wm. A. Marbury Wickersham Committee Lee Clarke Schools Capitol Today The W. B. Hibbs & Company New York Stock Exchange Chispee Board of Trade Hibbsiding Washington, D. C Telephone National South Main Street Mr. Hurd Stephens Goodyear W. A. Buncutter & Son Albin, VA Pure Food Store U. C. Sheetz James H. Orebaugh Wrewting Concern Purchase Office Supply Company Florsheim Ge Lovett Bros Sample Shoe Stauntos Betsy Ross California Kaufman Coats North Loudoun St
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